Spanish peaches and nectarines clearly dominated, with Italian products following closely in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, Turkish and French shipments only played a secondary role and were not readily available everywhere. Availability decreased, and the quality also left much to be desired. read more

Spanish economic reports, cited by journalist Francisco Miralles in the Spanish Huffpost on 22 September, highlighted a sharp rise in Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco. The increase has triggered protests among Spanish farmers, who are calling on the European Union to ensure... read more

The food trade is characterized by a dynamic market that is constantly influenced by political, economic, and climatic factors. Many issues from the past 25 years are still relevant today for the long-established Berlin-based company Weihe GmbH. The family business is based at the local wholesale. read more

When the Polish apple season started, it was challenging to find good quality apples, but the situation has improved since then, according to Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. "The season begins with the Gala variety, and at the beginning it was..." read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

The European 2024/2025 season ended with a historic success for Pink Lady®. With 229,000 tonnes valued, representing a record increase of +9% in one year, the brand has achieved an unprecedented performance and solidifies its position as a leader in the premium apple category. read more

Rynek batatów wchodzi w swoje coroczne szczytowe okres. "Z perspektywy naszego uprawy, zauważamy, że podaż z Egiptu jest tradycyjnie wysoka w tych miesiącach, co wywiera presję na ceny. To niesie ze sobą nie tylko wyzwania, ale także możliwości" - mówi Bob Wissenburg z firmy Spot.

The sweet potato market is entering its annual peak period. "From our cultivation perspective, we see that supply from Egypt is traditionally high during these months, which puts downward pressure on prices. This brings not only challenges but also opportunities," says Bob Wissenburg of Spot. read more

The clementine season is already starting in the Spanish province of Castellon with the first harvests of the earliest varieties, although, for the time being, supply is still limited. Due to hailstorms in Castellon and Valencia, the main clementine and mandarin growing areas in Spain, supply is read more

Kakis, citrus fruits, and potatoes, three flagship products of the Valencia region, saw their seasons affected by the flood disaster of October last year. However, this season is being approached with greater optimism. Frutomás Export, one of the most prominent specialized companies in the region, is celebrating. read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US still hope that adjustments will be made to the trade tariffs imposed on their fruit before the new season begins. read more

As the chief commercial officer of Fyffes, my main aims include overseeing an ambitious growth strategy for the company, specifically focusing on developing the new 'community-impact' banana brand Trudi's. This involves expanding the market reach of Trudi's bananas, increasing brand recognition, building strong relationships with communities where the bananas are sourced, and ensuring that the brand's impact is positive and sustainable. Additionally, I aim to drive overall sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and strengthen Fyffes' position in the market as a socially responsible and ethical brand. read more

What effect is Softripe having on the market in relation to producers and retailers? read more

Dla kenijskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Fawakih Import and Export, rosnące zapotrzebowanie Azji na awokado otwiera nowe możliwości, a dyrektor zarządzający El’miqdad Hassan Nandwa jest optymistyczny co do potencjału regionu. read more

The French apple exporter Blue Whale is increasing its growth in Asia at a faster pace, with a strong emphasis on high-quality varieties and a more tailored approach to meet the rapidly changing consumer preferences in the region. read more

Twenty-seven businesses from various sectors of the food supply chain have sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, detailing how the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the broader government can collaborate with them to foster growth within the food industry. read more

Albert Bartlett has partnered with two leading cheese brands – Mexicana and Applewood – to create a duo of indulgent cheesy mash products that are launching this autumn. read more

ZIN 186 is harvested later and marketed for a longer period compared to the earlier ZIN 168, in order to ensure availability for an extended period. The first commercial products will be available starting from mid-November 2025. Fruit farmers and producer organizations such as Elbe-Obst are involved in the marketing of ZIN products. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a UK-based integrated berry supplier, will be announcing a new joint venture with Southern Cross Marketing & Management (Southern Group) at this month's Fruit Attraction event. Southern Group is a leader in grapes and dates in the Southern Hemisphere. read more

The independent seed company Tozer is showcasing its trial field this week at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. From September 23-25, attendees from various sectors of the industry will have the opportunity to explore over a hundred innovative vegetable varieties on Tozer's 1,300m² plot. read more

According to Tesco, one of the largest buyers, the trade expects a demand increase of around ten percent compared to last year. Already in the summer, the supermarket chain recorded a sales increase of ten percent for local berries and even 35 percent for cherries. Now it is expected that... read more